Gros Ventre Winemaker dinner 2026

RK Pop Up Winemaker Dinner

Thursday July 9, 2026

Founded by Sarah and Chris Pittenger in 2009, Gros Ventre (Grow Vaunt for our non-French speaking friends) Cellars is a small, family-owned winery operating out of Healdsburg, CA. They produce vineyard-designated Pinot noir from the West Sonoma Coast in addition to eclectic varietals from the El Dorado region and beyond.  Chris learned his craft at wineries like Robert Biale, Torbreck, Williams Selyem, and Marcassin.

Special Guest – Chris Pittenger, Owner/Winemaker

Created and hosted by John Fanaris, Certified Sommelier & Chef Noelle Fanaris.

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FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU 

AMUSE BOUCHE – 6:30pm

Warm Brie with Peach Compote

balsamic reduction

2023 Gros Ventre Gamay “Less Traveled”, California

DINNER – 7:00pm

1st Course

Pistachio Crusted Scallop

 lemon cream sauce, sweet corn chowder shot, bacon lardon

2024 Gros Ventre Fiano Las Cimas Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

2nd Course

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, Parmesan Risotto

roasted mushroom carpaccio, truffled fonduta

2024 Gros Ventre High Country Red, Sonoma Coast

62% Pinot Noir, 38% Gamay Noir

3rd Course

Braised Beef Oxtail Ragu

Yukon gold potato gratin, leek and gruyere souffle, citrus tarragon sauce

2023 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir, “Out West”, West Sonoma Coast

2023 Gros Ventre Pinot Noir, Campbell Ranch Vineyard, West Sonoma Coast

Dessert Course

Citrus Upside Down Cake

chocolate wine sauce, whipped cream

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 $TBD per person

(does not include Calif sales tax & gratuity)

 limited to a maximum of 40 guests

Click HERE to Reserve a Spot!

payment in full required to reserve a spot

Vegetarian option is available to substitute for any course due to dietary restrictions.

When paying for you ticket online, choose the “pick up today” option and pay as you normally would for an online order.  The online portal is set up to order food so it might be a bit confusing – rest assured you are paying for the correct event on the correct day.  You will receive an email confirmation/receipt shortly after your payment is made.  If you do not get a confirmation within 1 hour, please call or email us asap.

Refunds available up to 7 days prior to event, less $5 per person to cover credit card processing fees.  If less than 7 days, we will provide a credit to use for a future event if  we can fill your spot with another guest.

Location of the dinner is at The Arches in Mar Vista – 12821 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.  If less than 30 people sign up, we may move the event to a different venue. Additional details & venue confirmation will be emailed to you 7 days prior to the event.  

 additional questions? call or text us – 310-390-1500 or via email to rustickitchenwla@gmail.com. 

menu & wines subject to change based on availability

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Chef Noelle Fanaris,  John Fanaris, Certified Sommelier – Proprietors

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